https://youtube.com/shorts/CZz4r2G8KAU?si=z1JSS7MlioAeHPAs #OnThisDay In 1958, Sam Cooke performs at Town Casino, now the site of Town Ballroom. Cooke had previously come to perform in Buffal by way of broadcaster Jimmy Lyons,…
https://youtube.com/shorts/E_2rFvkzMtY?si=vpmN2Sa8HG8e5YWM #OnThisDay In 1937, Buffalo Common Council orders that Ferry Circle to be removed and the island paved over. Ferry Circle was a a part of Frederick Law Olmsted's Buffalo…
https://youtube.com/shorts/rOM8ExfP7ck?si=DP-n9DM72BbZqmmr #OnThisDay In 1976, the Buffalo Sabres play against the Moscow Soviet Wings as part of Super Serie '76. "Super Series" was an ice hockey exhibition event where Soviet Championship…
https://youtube.com/shorts/QHH_mstwGOc?si=l1MyunB6nT-gjVtp #OnThisDay In 1943, Winifred Stanley takes congressional office. Stanley, who was originally born in the Bronx, grew up in Buffalo. During her service in Erie County, she became the…
https://youtube.com/shorts/850QuQw8Wrg?si=jS90u-rqHuQ6aZJH #OnThisDay In 1972, Explosion destroys Pillsbury Grain Mill on Ganson Street, which at the time was the world's largest flour mill. Reports vary by source but it was reported…
https://youtube.com/shorts/hBLFdO1ckwA?si=4GhJ35XLX8vD3ozs #OnThisDay In 1975, Talking Leaves opens as a book co-op on Main Street. Eventually having to revert to regular corporation, they became "Talking Leaves". The store was able to…
https://youtube.com/shorts/jSiROFK3_Kk?si=GLGhyuwkHECyaJF7 #OnThisDay In 1903, Buffalo Launch Club is incorporated. The Club was the first Power Boat Club in North America and quite possibly even the world. The Club has held…
https://youtube.com/shorts/tpHWv1YOKEM?si=N5LK9tLthC2ywln1 #OnThisDay In 1813, Buffalo is sieged and burnt down to ashes by British forces from Canada. Known as the Battle of Buffalo or Battle of Black Rock, British forces…
https://youtube.com/shorts/TnZyJGv193A?si=ksdi0vqcH7-ava3B #OnThisDay In 1945, Town Casino opens at 861 Main Street. The restaurant and nightclub was jumping during its heyday, hosting the likes of Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis, Nat "King" Cole…
https://youtube.com/shorts/jkNEVHqziuM?si=hXcCZl3v_wc9zFdY #OnThisDay In 1995, Buffalo Bills pass rusher Bryce Paup wins NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Paup had just been signed in free agency from the Packers in the…